[SOLVED] Windows 8 Update error code: 800703F1

[tehe]

hi.
Windows 8 can't update KB3105216 and KB3038936, gives error code: 800703F1.
my cbs.log and sfcfix results are here, as you've told in another thread. please, help.

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[zcomputerwiz]

Hello and Welcome!

Please manually upload the components hive by following these instructions:

Upload Components Hive

1. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
2. Right-click on the current COMPONENTS file and select copy
   Note: If you get an error that the file is in use, reboot your computer and then try again.
3. Right-click on your Desktop and select paste
4. Right-click on the COMPONENTS file on your Desktop and select Send To -> Compressed (zipped) Folder
5. Upload the zip from your Desktop to a file sharing service such as DropBox, OneDrive, SendSpace, etc. and include the link with your reply.

 

[tehe]

thanks.
here is the link:
Dropbox - Link not found

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Download the modified hive here: COMPONENTS.zip :: Free File Hosting - File Dropper: File Host for Mp3, Videos, Music, Documents.

Step 1 - Replace Components Hive Manually

Warning: this fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions as it may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.

1. Download COMPONENTS.ZIP and save to your desktop.
2. Right-click on it and select Extract all.... Make sure the "Show extracted files when complete" is checked and click Extract.
3. Now we have the COMPONENTS file that we will be using to replace your current one.
4. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
5. Right-click on the current COMPONENTS file and select rename. Rename it to COMPONENTS.bad.
   Note: If you get an error that the file is in use, reboot your computer and then try again.
6. Take the file from the Components folder on your desktop and paste it into C:\Windows\System32\config

 

[tehe]

thank you zcomputerwiz.
but because the computer isn't mine and i was able to reach it yesterday, the link was deleted.
i would very glad if you upload the COMPONENTS file again.
i'm really sorry for wasting your time twice.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Sure!

Here you are: Download COMPONENTS.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

 

[tehe]

thanks.
i downloaded it.
i will inform you about the result.

 

[tehe]

hi.
i did what you said.
KB3105216 and KB3038936 is updated.
but it gives another error code and can't update 15-20 things.

so we decided to format the pc.
thanks for all your help.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Have you already started the reformat?

We could continue fixing if you would like.

 

[tehe]

sorry, we did.
thanks for everything.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Thanks for the reply :)

I'll mark the thread solved.